General Motors is recalling 323,232 vehicles, including certain Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models, due to a tailgate issue that could cause it to open while driving, posing a potential road hazard.
Two people were killed in a motorcycle crash in Scott County, Virginia, when an eastbound Harley-Davidson motorcycle crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a GMC Sierra. The motorcyclist, Michael Leonard, 61, and the passenger, Glenda Hopkins, 63, both from Kingsport, died at the scene. The driver of the GMC sustained minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. No charges have been filed in relation to the crash.
GMC has unveiled the 2024 Sierra HD AT4X, an off-road specific heavy-duty truck that will be available in the fall. The truck features Multimatic DSSV dampers, upper and lower control arms, steering knuckles, and an e-locking differential at the rear. It will be available with a Duramax 6.6-liter V8 turbodiesel engine that makes 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft of torque, or a 6.6-liter V8 gas engine that makes 401 hp and 464 lb-ft of torque. The truck can tow up to 18,500 pounds and has a ground clearance of 11.6 inches.